I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings.

To win applause one must write stuff so simple that a coachman might sing it.

An astonishing number of kisses are flying about! I see a whole crowd of them. Ha! Ha! I have just caught three - They are delicious... I kiss you millions of times.

I never lie down at night without reflecting that, young as I am, I may not live to see another day.

Whoever is most impertinent has the best chance.

My dear sister! I’m amazed to discover that you can compose so delightfully. In a word, your Lied is beautiful. You must compose more often.

The best way to learn is through the powerful force of rhythm.